A unique but fascinating conifer that produces a dome of whipcord-like weeping foliage with the most unusual braided appearance. Thuja plicata ?Whipcord? is an evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, acquiring bronze tones over the winter months, providing year round interest and structure. It is a dwarf variety of Western Red Cedar, although distinctly different, typically growing as a flat mound when young, but eventually forming a more rounded shape over time. This interesting shrub has been awarded an RHS AGM and will certainly create a talking point if grown in rockeries or as a stand-alone specimen. Height: 200cm (78?). Spread: 120cm (48?).
A slow-growing, semi-dwarf Western Red Cedar which virtually stops growing once it reaches 2.5m ? the ideal height for a boundary hedge! Thuja plicata 'Can-can' provides dense, green foliage that forms an attractive cone-shaped tree.
This fast growing conifer boasts attractive, reddish-brown bark and aromatic, rich green foliage which hangs gracefully in drooping sprays. Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' makes an excellent alternative to Leylandii as this conical tree is slower growing but still produces a dense hedge or magnificent stand-alone specimen tree.